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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.46, 16,644.30 and 7,281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.46, 16,644.30 and 7,281.56 is: 10,049.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.46 : 16,644.30 = 7,281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.46/16,644.30 = 7,281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.46x = 16,644.30 × 7,281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.46x = 121,196,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,196,524.37/12,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.08

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